bearded dragon
(Pogona vitticeps)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Pogona vitticeps is native to Australia. Bearded dragon were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets from the pet trade.
Life Cycle
Bearded dragons are 13-24 in. (33-61 cm) in length and are appropriately named because of their expandable, spikey throat patch. Coloration is dependent on soil with color ranging from dull brown to tan with red or gold highlights. Male P. vitticeps are aggressive to other males during the breeding season. Both sexes will assert dominance, or show aggression, by inflating their beards. Females lay at most 24 eggs in a clutch with up to 9 clutches per year. P. vitticeps are omnivores that eat plants, insects, and small vertebrates.
Distribution
P. vitticeps is found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of introduced P. vitticeps is largely unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pogona_vitticeps/
Pogona vitticeps is native to Australia. Bearded dragon were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets from the pet trade.
Life Cycle
Bearded dragons are 13-24 in. (33-61 cm) in length and are appropriately named because of their expandable, spikey throat patch. Coloration is dependent on soil with color ranging from dull brown to tan with red or gold highlights. Male P. vitticeps are aggressive to other males during the breeding season. Both sexes will assert dominance, or show aggression, by inflating their beards. Females lay at most 24 eggs in a clutch with up to 9 clutches per year. P. vitticeps are omnivores that eat plants, insects, and small vertebrates.
Distribution
P. vitticeps is found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of introduced P. vitticeps is largely unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pogona_vitticeps/
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Reptilia |
| Order: Squamata |
| Family: Agamidae |
| Genus: Pogona |
| Pogona vitticeps |